Question: The drive shaft for a truck (outer diameter 60 mm and inner diameter 40 mm) is running at 2500 rpm (see figure). (a) If the

The drive shaft for a truck (outer diameter 60 mm and inner diameter 40 mm) is running at 2500 rpm (see figure).
(a) If the shaft transmits 150 kW, what is the maximum shear stress in the shaft?
(b) If the allowable shear stress is 30 MPa, what is the maximum power that can be transmitted?

The drive shaft for a truck (outer diameter 60 mm

2500 rpm 60 mm 40 mm 60 mm

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